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Prince Ali urges release of Garcia report: ‘We have one chance to get things right’ at Fifa
Prince Ali bin Hussein, one of the Fifa presidential candidates, has called for the publication of Michael Garcia’s report on alleged bribery and corruption during bidding for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups.
Can anybody stop Al Ain? – Arabian Gulf League at half time
Ahead of the final round of 2015, Ali Khaled looks at the main talking points.
UAE U23s kick-start Asian Championship preparation in style with win over North Korea
As part of their preparation for the 2016 AFC U23 Championships, the UAE beat North Korea 3-0 in a warm-up match at Dubai Police Officers Club on Wednesday night.
Michel Platini’s cross to the dark side belies his once-brilliant football talent
Ali Khaled reminisces about the marvelous playing career Michel Platini once had, and then obscured through his descent into Fifa ignominy.
UAE U23s carry burden of ‘golden generation’ as Abdullah Misfir leads nation’s Olympic dream
The UAE Under 23 team has legacy of a ‘golden generation’ to live up to as they begin their campaign to qualify for the 2016 Olympic Games, writes Ali Khaled.
Stan Wawrinka-inspired Singapore Slammers capture IPTL’s second title
Stan Warwinka won a crucial men's singles set over Bernard Tomic and combined with Marcelo Melo for a championship-sealing doubles set on Sunday in the IPTL final.
UAE names U23 squad for 2016 Asian Championship as road to Rio Olympics begins
The UAE have named a squad of 27 players for the 2016 Asian Under 23 Championship in Qatar, which doubles up as Olympic qualification where a top-three finish will book a place in Rio next summer.
IPTL progress report: A ‘cool thing’ still in need of more visbility
As the Dubai leg of the International Premier Tennis League comes to a close, Ali Khaled assesses the progress of the team tennis endeavour in Year 2.
Roger Federer stumbles against Andy Murray as UAE Royals are beaten by Singapore Slammers
Earlier in the day, Indian Aces win four sets out of five against Philippine Mavericks in a rain-interrupted match.
Roger Federer fails to lift off UAE Royals in IPTL Dubai leg against Philippine Mavericks
Current leaders Indian Aces kicked off the Dubai leg with a 25-18 win over the Japan Warriors at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium, reports Ali Khaled.
Bradley Wiggins in for third Dubai Tour, now featuring Fujairah
Ali Khaled reports on the developing changes for the 2016 Dubai Tour, which will include star cyclist Bradley Wiggins and sees some interesting changes to the course.
Abu Dhabi Wildcats cruise past Al Ain Foxes in Emirates American Football League
The first full weekend of the Emirates American Football League (EAFL) regular season kicked off on Friday afternoon at The Sevens in Dubai with all four league teams in action, reports Ali Khaled.
Roger Federer feels ‘strange kind of pressure’ ahead of IPTL action in Dubai
World tennis stars are in Dubai this week to take part in the International Premier Tennis League. The UAE Royals, led by Federer, are hoping to put the disappointment of the India leg behind them in front of their own fans, writes Ali Khaled.
Roger Federer tells Dubai fans ‘it is worth it to come’ and watch IPTL matches
The three-day UAE leg of the franchise-based competition begins on Monday at Dubai Tennis Stadium, a venue where the Swiss world No 3 has won seven Dubai Duty Free Tennis titles.
Roger Federer ‘working hard to try to catch’ Djokovic though Nadal remains ‘ultimate challenge’
As Federer looked back on an eventful 2015, he says he is happy with how he had played. The Swiss, 34, is a veteran in tennis terms, yet he managed to win six titles on the ATP Tour this year.
